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      Question

      Consider the following statements regarding PESA

      Act: 1. The state government may nominate members at all levels of Panchayats. 2. The nomination by the state government shall not exceed one-tenth of total members to be elected in the panchayat. 3. Only a member of the Scheduled Tribe can become a chairman of Panchayats at all levels. Select the correct statement/s from the code given below:
      A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1,2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 or PESA is a law enacted by the Government of India for ensuring self-governance through traditional Gram Sabhas for people living in the Scheduled Areas of India • Statement 1 is incorrect: The state government may nominate such Scheduled Tribes which have no representation in the panchayat. These nominations can be made at intermediate or district level and not in village level. • Statement 2 is correct: The nomination by the state government shall not exceed one-tenth of total members to be elected in the panchayat at that level • Statement 3 is correct: All seats of Chairperson at all levels of Panchayats, under PESA, must be occupied by members of Scheduled Tribe.

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